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Some stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Here’s what you can expect on the Black Friday shopping weekend.

As Thanksgiving — and the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday — approach, major stores are announcing their holiday hours. There are two common approaches: stay closed for the holiday, or open early for Black Friday crowds.  Kohl’s announced on Tuesday that all of its stores will once …

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Biden administration proposes new rule that could upend “gig” work

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that could result in more “gig” workers being considered full-time employees, a potentially major shift in the nation’s labor laws that could disrupt ride-sharing, delivery, construction and other companies that employ independent contractors. The draft rule, to be formally published on Thursday, is …

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Stocks roar back, posting third

Stocks rose sharply on Tuesday, lifting the S&P 500 index to its third-best start to an October since 1930, according to FactSet. The benchmark index has rallied since hitting its lowest point of the year on Friday to close out a September slump. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 soared 3.1%, …

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